Hindus celebrate Holi, the Festival of Colors

The religious festival is primarily celebrated in India and Nepal

March 27, 2013 9:25 AM

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Indian revelers cover each other with colored water during Holi festival celebrations in Allahabad on March 27, 2013. 'Holi', the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India and Nepal at the end of winter season on the last full moon day of the lunar month. less

Indian revelers cover each other with colored water during Holi festival celebrations in Allahabad on March 27, 2013. 'Holi', the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India and ... more

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Indian Hindu devotees are sprayed with colored water as they celebrate the 'Holi' festival at the Swaminarayan Temple in Kalupur, Ahmedabad on March 27, 2013. Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India at the end of the winter season on the last full moon day of the lunar month. less

Indian Hindu devotees are sprayed with colored water as they celebrate the 'Holi' festival at the Swaminarayan Temple in Kalupur, Ahmedabad on March 27, 2013. Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, is a ... more

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An Indian youth covered with colored powder smokes in an alleyway during Holi celebrations in New Delhi on March 27, 2013. 'Holi', the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India and Nepal at the end of winter season on the last full moon day of the lunar month. less

An Indian youth covered with colored powder smokes in an alleyway during Holi celebrations in New Delhi on March 27, 2013. 'Holi', the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India ... more

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Indian heir to the Kalupur Swaminarayan Temple, Lalji Maharaj Shri Vrajendraprasdaji Maharaj, sprays Hindu devotees with coloured water as they celebrate the 'Holi' festival at the Swaminarayan Temple in Kalupur, Ahmedabad on March 27, 2013. Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India at the end of the winter season on the last full moon day of the lunar month. less

Indian heir to the Kalupur Swaminarayan Temple, Lalji Maharaj Shri Vrajendraprasdaji Maharaj, sprays Hindu devotees with coloured water as they celebrate the 'Holi' festival at the Swaminarayan Temple in ... more

An Indian Border Security Force Soldier (BSF)with colored powder celebrates during the Holi festival inside a camp in Srinagar on March 27, 2013. Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India at the end of the winter season on the last full moon day of the lunar month. less

An Indian Border Security Force Soldier (BSF)with colored powder celebrates during the Holi festival inside a camp in Srinagar on March 27, 2013. Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu ... more

Indian Border Security Force Soldiers (BSF) cover each other with colored powder as they celebrate during the Holi festival inside a camp in Srinagar on March 27, 2013. Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India at the end of the winter season on the last full moon day of the lunar month. less

Indian Border Security Force Soldiers (BSF) cover each other with colored powder as they celebrate during the Holi festival inside a camp in Srinagar on March 27, 2013. Holi, also called the Festival of ... more

Indian revelers play with colored powder during Holi celebrations in Hyderabad on March 27, 2013. Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India at the end of the winter season on the last full moon day of the lunar month. less

Indian revelers play with colored powder during Holi celebrations in Hyderabad on March 27, 2013. Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India at the end of ... more

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Indian revelers play with colored powder during Holi celebrations in Hyderabad on March 27, 2013. Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India at the end of the winter season on the last full moon day of the lunar month. less

Indian revelers play with colored powder during Holi celebrations in Hyderabad on March 27, 2013. Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India at the end of ... more

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Indian revelers dance during Holi celebrations in Hyderabad on March 27, 2013. Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India at the end of the winter season on the last full moon day of the lunar month. less

Indian revelers dance during Holi celebrations in Hyderabad on March 27, 2013. Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India at the end of the winter season on ... more

Indian revelers play with colored powder during Holi celebrations in New Delhi on March 27, 2013. Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India at the end of the winter season on the last full moon day of the lunar month. less

Indian revelers play with colored powder during Holi celebrations in New Delhi on March 27, 2013. Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India at the end of the ... more

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Indian revelers dance as water is sprayed during Holi celebrations in Hyderabad on March 27, 2013. Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India at the end of the winter season on the last full moon day of the lunar month. less

Indian revelers dance as water is sprayed during Holi celebrations in Hyderabad on March 27, 2013. Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India at the end of ... more

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A young Indian reveler plays with colored powder during Holi celebrations in New Delhi on March 27, 2013. Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India at the end of the winter season on the last full moon day of the lunar month. less

A young Indian reveler plays with colored powder during Holi celebrations in New Delhi on March 27, 2013. Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India at the ... more

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Indian Border Security Force Soldier (BSF) soldier cover each other with colored powder as they celebrate during the Holi festival inside a camp in Srinagar on March 27, 2013. Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India at the end of the winter season on the last full moon day of the lunar month. less

Indian Border Security Force Soldier (BSF) soldier cover each other with colored powder as they celebrate during the Holi festival inside a camp in Srinagar on March 27, 2013. Holi, also called the Festival of ... more

Indian revelers play with colored powder during Holi celebrations in New Delhi on March 27, 2013. Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India at the end of the winter season on the last full moon day of the lunar month. less

Indian revelers play with colored powder during Holi celebrations in New Delhi on March 27, 2013. Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India at the end of the ... more

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An Indian Border Security Force Soldier (BSF) his face covered with colored powder looks on as he celebrates during the Holi festival inside a camp in Srinagar on March 27, 2013. Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India at the end of the winter season on the last full moon day of the lunar month. less

An Indian Border Security Force Soldier (BSF) his face covered with colored powder looks on as he celebrates during the Holi festival inside a camp in Srinagar on March 27, 2013. Holi, also called the Festival ... more

Indian revelers play with colored powder during Holi celebrations in New Delhi on March 27, 2013. Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India at the end of the winter season on the last full moon day of the lunar month. less

Indian revelers play with colored powder during Holi celebrations in New Delhi on March 27, 2013. Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India at the end of the ... more

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Indian revelers play with colored powder during Holi celebrations in New Delhi on March 27, 2013. Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India at the end of the winter season on the last full moon day of the lunar month. less

Indian revelers play with colored powder during Holi celebrations in New Delhi on March 27, 2013. Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India at the end of the ... more

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Indian Border Security Force Soldier (BSF) soldier cover each other with colored powder as they celebrate during the Holi festival inside a camp in Srinagar on March 27, 2013. Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India at the end of the winter season on the last full moon day of the lunar month. less

Indian Border Security Force Soldier (BSF) soldier cover each other with colored powder as they celebrate during the Holi festival inside a camp in Srinagar on March 27, 2013. Holi, also called the Festival of ... more

Indian children play with colored water during Holi celebrations in New Delhi on March 27, 2013. Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India at the end of the winter season on the last full moon day of the lunar month. less

Indian children play with colored water during Holi celebrations in New Delhi on March 27, 2013. Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India at the end of the ... more

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Indian Border Security Force Soldiers (BSF) their faces covered with colored powder embrace as they celebrate during the Holi festival inside a camp in Srinagar on March 27, 2013. Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India at the end of the winter season on the last full moon day of the lunar month. less

Indian Border Security Force Soldiers (BSF) their faces covered with colored powder embrace as they celebrate during the Holi festival inside a camp in Srinagar on March 27, 2013. Holi, also called the ... more

Indian Border Security Force Soldiers (BSF) dance as they celebrate during the Holi festival inside a camp in Srinagar on March 27, 2013. Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India at the end of the winter season on the last full moon day of the lunar month. less

Indian Border Security Force Soldiers (BSF) dance as they celebrate during the Holi festival inside a camp in Srinagar on March 27, 2013. Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring ... more

Young Indian youth cover themselves with colored powder during Holi celebrations in New Delhi on March 27, 2013. 'Holi', the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India and Nepal at the end of winter season on the last full moon day of the lunar month. less

Young Indian youth cover themselves with colored powder during Holi celebrations in New Delhi on March 27, 2013. 'Holi', the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India and Nepal at ... more

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Indian revelers gather during Holi celebrations in Hyderabad on March 27, 2013. Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India at the end of the winter season on the last full moon day of the lunar month. less

Indian revelers gather during Holi celebrations in Hyderabad on March 27, 2013. Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India at the end of the winter season on ... more

Indian revelers cover each other with colored powder during Holi festival celebrations in Guwahati on March 27, 2013. 'Holi', the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India and Nepal at the end of winter season on the last full moon day of the lunar month. less

Indian revelers cover each other with colored powder during Holi festival celebrations in Guwahati on March 27, 2013. 'Holi', the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India and ... more

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Indian Border Security Force (BSF) personnel play with colored powder during Holi celebrations at the India-Pakistan Wagah Border on March 27, 2013. Holi, the festival of colors, is observed all across the country and signals the onset of Spring. less

Indian Border Security Force (BSF) personnel play with colored powder during Holi celebrations at the India-Pakistan Wagah Border on March 27, 2013. Holi, the festival of colors, is observed all across the ... more

Indian revelers dance to popular Bollywood music tunes during Holi celebrations in Mumbai on March 27, 2013. 'Holi', the festival of colors, is a riotous celebration of the coming of spring and falls on the day after full moon annually in March. Revealers spray colored powder and water on each other with great gusto, whilst adults extend the hand of peace. less

Indian revelers dance to popular Bollywood music tunes during Holi celebrations in Mumbai on March 27, 2013. 'Holi', the festival of colors, is a riotous celebration of the coming of spring and falls on the day ... more

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Indian Hindu devotees are sprayed with colored water as they celebrate the 'Holi' festival at the Swaminarayan Temple in Kalupur, Ahmedabad on March 27, 2013. Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India at the end of the winter season on the last full moon day of the lunar month. less

Indian Hindu devotees are sprayed with colored water as they celebrate the 'Holi' festival at the Swaminarayan Temple in Kalupur, Ahmedabad on March 27, 2013. Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, is a ... more

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An Indian reveler looks on during Holi celebrations in Mumbai on March 27, 2013. 'Holi', the festival of colors, is a riotous celebration of the coming of spring and falls on the day after full moon annually in March. Revelers spray colored powder and water on each other with great gusto, whilst adults extend the hand of peace. less

An Indian reveler looks on during Holi celebrations in Mumbai on March 27, 2013. 'Holi', the festival of colors, is a riotous celebration of the coming of spring and falls on the day after full moon annually in ... more

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Indian Hindu devotees are sprayed with colored water as they celebrate the 'Holi' festival at the Swaminarayan Temple in Kalupur, Ahmedabad on March 27, 2013. Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India at the end of the winter season on the last full moon day of the lunar month. less

Indian Hindu devotees are sprayed with colored water as they celebrate the 'Holi' festival at the Swaminarayan Temple in Kalupur, Ahmedabad on March 27, 2013. Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, is a ... more

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Indian Hindu devotees are sprayed with colored water as they celebrate the 'Holi' festival at the Swaminarayan Temple in Kalupur, Ahmedabad on March 27, 2013. Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India at the end of the winter season on the last full moon day of the lunar month. less

Indian Hindu devotees are sprayed with colored water as they celebrate the 'Holi' festival at the Swaminarayan Temple in Kalupur, Ahmedabad on March 27, 2013. Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, is a ... more

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Indian school students dance and play with colored powder on the side of a road during Holi celebrations in Kolkata on March 27, 2013. Holi, also called the Festival of Colours, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India at the end of the winter season on the last full moon day of the lunar month. less

Indian school students dance and play with colored powder on the side of a road during Holi celebrations in Kolkata on March 27, 2013. Holi, also called the Festival of Colours, is a popular Hindu spring ... more

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Indian school students dance and play with colored powder on the side of a road during Holi celebrations in Kolkata on March 27, 2013. Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India at the end of the winter season on the last full moon day of the lunar month. less

Indian school students dance and play with colored powder on the side of a road during Holi celebrations in Kolkata on March 27, 2013. Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring ... more

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Indian school students dance and play with colored powder on the side of a road during Holi celebrations in Kolkata on March 27, 2013. Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India at the end of the winter season on the last full moon day of the lunar month. less

Indian school students dance and play with colored powder on the side of a road during Holi celebrations in Kolkata on March 27, 2013. Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring ... more

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Indian women wait to play with colored powder standing near a old building on the side of a road during Holi celebrations in Kolkata on March 27, 2013. Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India at the end of the winter season on the last full moon day of the lunar month. less

Indian women wait to play with colored powder standing near a old building on the side of a road during Holi celebrations in Kolkata on March 27, 2013. Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, is a popular ... more

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Indian Hindu devotees dance and play with colored powder on the side of a road during Holi celebrations in Kolkata on March 27, 2013. Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India at the end of the winter season on the last full moon day of the lunar month. less

Indian Hindu devotees dance and play with colored powder on the side of a road during Holi celebrations in Kolkata on March 27, 2013. Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring ... more

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Indian Hindu devotees dance and play with colored powder on the side of a road during Holi celebrations in Kolkata on March 27, 2013. Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India at the end of the winter season on the last full moon day of the lunar month. less

Indian Hindu devotees dance and play with colored powder on the side of a road during Holi celebrations in Kolkata on March 27, 2013. Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring ... more

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Indian Hindu devotees their faces smeared with colored powder dance during Holi festival celebrations in Amritsar on March 27, 2013. 'Holi', the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India and Nepal at the end of winter season on the last full moon day of the lunar month. less

Indian Hindu devotees their faces smeared with colored powder dance during Holi festival celebrations in Amritsar on March 27, 2013. 'Holi', the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed ... more

Indian Hindu devotees play with colored powder during Holi festival celebrations in Amritsar on March 27, 2013. 'Holi', the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India and Nepal at the end of winter season on the last full moon day of the lunar month. less

Indian Hindu devotees play with colored powder during Holi festival celebrations in Amritsar on March 27, 2013. 'Holi', the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India and Nepal at ... more

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An Indian reveler is covered with colored powder during Holi festival celebrations in Siliguri on March 27, 2013. 'Holi', the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India and Nepal at the end of winter season on the last full moon day of the lunar month. less

An Indian reveler is covered with colored powder during Holi festival celebrations in Siliguri on March 27, 2013. 'Holi', the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India and Nepal ... more

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Indian revelers covered with colored powder dance during Holi festival celebrations in Siliguri on March 27, 2013. 'Holi', the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India and Nepal at the end of winter season on the last full moon day of the lunar month. less

Indian revelers covered with colored powder dance during Holi festival celebrations in Siliguri on March 27, 2013. 'Holi', the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India and Nepal ... more

Indian revelers covered with colored powder look on during Holi festival celebrations in Siliguri on March 27, 2013. 'Holi', the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India and Nepal at the end of winter season on the last full moon day of the lunar month. less

Indian revelers covered with colored powder look on during Holi festival celebrations in Siliguri on March 27, 2013. 'Holi', the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India and ... more

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Indian revelers cover each other with colored powder look on during Holi festival celebrations in Siliguri on March 27, 2013. 'Holi', the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India and Nepal at the end of winter season on the last full moon day of the lunar month. less

Indian revelers cover each other with colored powder look on during Holi festival celebrations in Siliguri on March 27, 2013. 'Holi', the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India ... more

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Indian revelers covered with colored powder look on during Holi festival celebrations in Siliguri on March 27, 2013. 'Holi', the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India and Nepal at the end of winter season on the last full moon day of the lunar month. less

Indian revelers covered with colored powder look on during Holi festival celebrations in Siliguri on March 27, 2013. 'Holi', the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India and ... more

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Pakistani Hindus apply colored powder during Holi celebrations in Lahore on March 27, 2013. Holi, or festival of colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed at the end of winter season on the last full moon day of the lunar month. less

Pakistani Hindus apply colored powder during Holi celebrations in Lahore on March 27, 2013. Holi, or festival of colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed at the end of winter season on the last full ... more

Pakistani Hindus throw colored powder during Holi celebrations in Lahore on March 27, 2013. Holi, or festival of colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed at the end of winter season on the last full moon day of the lunar month. less

Pakistani Hindus throw colored powder during Holi celebrations in Lahore on March 27, 2013. Holi, or festival of colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed at the end of winter season on the last full ... more